Protostar

Protostar is a 3D puzzle-platformer developed as part of the UT Austin 3D Games Capstone.

Gravity-shifting mechanic

Play as a young star-like being exploring a home left behind by your mysterious mentor. Walk on walls, flip gravity, and navigate surreal environments as you collect objects to complete an unfinished world.

With a focus on creative movement and atmospheric storytelling, Protostar blends cozy, whimsical visuals with mind-bending platforming mechanics.

This game is currently in early development.
We’d love for you to play, experiment, and share feedback as it directly shapes how the game evolves!

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🎥 Gameplay Highlights

Character Animation & Environment Art

Character design, animation, and environment art direction

Object Interaction

Picking up and interacting with objects

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🎮 Controls

WASD    Move
Mouse   Look Around
Space   Jump
E       Interact
ESC     Pause Menu

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🛠️ Development Notes

Protostar is being developed in weekly sprints, and this page will be updated regularly with new builds and improvements.

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👥 Team

Thomas Ybarra
Game & Level Designer

Ayon Das
Programmer • 3D Technical Artist • Build Master

Luke Knight
Programmer

Aarohan Deoja
Programmer • VFX & UI Designer • 3D Artist

Katya Solis
3D Artist • Animator • Concept Artist

Annika Quinn
Narrative Designer • 3D Artist • Concept Artist

Jasper Johnson
Scrum Master • Sound Designer • Composer